Electromagnetic Spectrum

Teacher: Tiffany Christian

Subject: 7th Grade Science

Standard:
Strand 6: Earth and Space Science
Concept 3: Earth in the Solar System
Understand the relationships of the Earth and other objects in the solar system
PO 6. Explain the relationship among common objects in the solar system, galaxy, and universe.
Strand 2: History and Nature of Science
Concept 2: Nature of Scientific Knowledge
PO 1. Describe how science is an ongoing process that changes in response to new information and discoveries.
Objective (Explicit):
SWBAT identify the different types of radiation and their uses.
SWBAT explain why certain telescopes can only operate in space.
Sub-objectives: (SWBAT)
SWBAT describe how a telescope works.
SWBAT compare the relative sizes of different types of waves.
Evidence of Mastery (Measurable) (includes Exemplar Student Response):
Students will answer questions in their notebook after viewing the presentation and completing the reading from their
textbook.
Materials:
Student notebooks, Textbooks, Hand-outs (w/ questions)

Instructional Input: 10

Opening (state objectives, connect to previous learning, and make relevant to real life)
Today we are going to learn about EMS, the Electromagnetic Spectrum. By the end of todays lesson you should be
able to answer the following questions:
1. What are the different types of electromagnetic radiation?
2. How do their sizes compare to one another and how are they used?
3. Which types can penetrate the Earths atmosphere?
Teacher Will:
TTW explain that all of the energy that comes from
the sun is in the form of electromagnetic radiation.
TTW ask students What do waves look like?
TTW show how wavelength is measured and
explain what a nanometer is.
TTW introduce the elecromagnetic spectrum and
how it is represented

Students Will:
TSW make a wave motion with their hands.
TSW ask and answer questions when prompted.

min
Guided Practice: 20
Independent Practice: 20

Co-Teaching Strategy/Differentiation
Team Teaching- Teacher A will lead instruction, and Teacher B will step in as desired
Differentiation use images to illustrate new terms
provide students with a graphic organizer
allow students to type or handwrite information on graphic organizer
provide examples that are relevant to students lives
Teacher Will:
Students Will:
TTW explain each type of electromagnetic
TSW ask questions and provide commentary for each
radiation and their relative sizes.
type.
TTW provide examples of each type.
TSW provide examples of each type from their personal
TTW review the function of a telescope.
experience.
TTW reveal an image that illustrates the different
TSW answer questions regarding the use of telescopes.
types of radiation that can/cannot penetrate the
TSW answer questions regarding what type of radiation
Earths atmosphere.
different types of telescope collect.
TTW explain that the X-rays, Gamma rays, and
Microwaves we experience are manmade because
they cannot penetrate the Earths atmosphere.
Co-Teaching Strategy/Differentiation
Team Teaching- Teacher A will lead the discussion, while Teacher B assists individual students.
Differentiation use images to illustrate new terms
provide students with a graphic organizer
allow students to type or handwrite information on graphic organizer
provide examples that are relevant to students lives
Teacher Will:
Students Will:
TTW hand out questions to students.
TSW answer the provided questions in complete sentences
TTW provide students with a textbook and tell
on the assigned page in their notebook.
them the page numbers to find information on.
TSW ask questions as necessary.
TTW instruct students to answer questions in
complete sentences on the assigned page in their
notebooks.
TTW monitor students.
TTW provide assistance when needed.
TSW write answers on the board when they are finished.
TTW have students write answers on the board as
they complete the assignment.
TSW review answers with the teacher and provide
TTW review answers after all students are done.
commentary on the validity of the answers.
Co-Teaching Strategy/Differentiation
Team Teaching- both teachers will be circulating during independent practice, assisting students as necessary.
Differentiation provide text that is appropriate for students reading levels
provide students with sentence starters
provide students with the page number that the information can be found on
refer students to their graphic organizer
re-word confusing questions
allow students to type or handwrite responses

Closing/Student Reflection/Real-life connections:

Review: (cold call)
What are the different types of electromagnetic radiation? (call on 7 different students, each providing one type)
Which waves are the biggest?
Which waves are the smallest?
Give me one example of how we use gamma waves?
X-rays?
UV?
Visible light?
Infrared?
Microwaves?
Radio waves?
Which types of radiation CANNOT penetrate the Earths atmosphere?
(5 min)